What changes can be observed during Spring?
As part of our science unit, the children are investigating seasons. This week we took our learning outside into our beautiful local village to investigate the changes we could see happening at the start of spring. The children spotted many signs that spring is on its way and the sun shone…
Handball
Class 2 had a wonderful time learning the rules of handball with sports coaches.
Learning to play E and D
What a wonderful first music lesson of this half term. The children learnt how to play the notes D and E on the glockenspiel and then played along to different compositions. They were amazing! We are hoping to showcase our skills in our achievement assembly this week.
How exciting that this is…
Sketching masterpieces
The children have worked hard applying their newly learnt sketching skills on their final art pieces. They showed great care looking at the shapes, textures and shadows during their still life drawing lesson. Wonderful art skills developing!
Remembering loved ones
The children have shown such maturity during our two PSHE lessons looking at dealing with loss. They have talked openly about their family members and pets that they have loved and lost. For our final lesson on the topic today, the children reflected about the ways that they have learnt to deal…
Phonics in the dark!
Class 2 had a great time exploring black cat’s midnight story about the ‘or’ grapheme. They enjoyed using chalk, torches and their wonderful phonics skills to explore the ‘or’ sound. Great work children!
What are the parts of the plant called and what are their functions?
The children in class two have proved what wonderful scientists they are. They demonstrated their learning about the parts of the plants and their functions by designing and making a flower, then labelling the parts and their functions. Another practical and fun science lesson!
Acting out Katie in London
Class know the story Katie in London really well now. Before they start writing a retelling of the story next week, they acted out key parts of the story, retelling key phrases. Great work everyone!
Can you give clear instructions?
During computing lessons, Class 2 practised giving each other clear instructions. Once they mastered doing this, they used this skill to program the bee bots clear instructions to move around a map. Great work children!
Inspiring the next generation of gladiators?
The children had wonderful time meeting Zack George, best known as Steel! He talked to the children about the importance of being healthy and following your dreams. We might have future gladiators amongst us here at The Howard!
Thank you to the PTA for organising this wonderful…
What is mark making?
Class 2 have started their next art unit studying sketching. They began by trying to make marks with using their pencils and feet! Then they explored different marks using their hands. They moved on to look at Pablo Picasso and abstract art, creating portraits in his style. Super art work…